Water Resources Engineer

Industry

Water

At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world's most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting-edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.

Your impact

Thriving communities. A healthy environment. A brighter future. What we do is more than infrastructure, we work every day to make the world better for everyone. If you want to join a company invested in you, your success, and the global community, join us as a Water Resources Engineer (EIT) in Houston. If you are looking for a rewarding and stable career with an established firm that provides opportunities for growth and advancement, this is the place for you! You will have the opportunity to collaborate with a talented group of professionals in an open and friendly work environment, where personal and professional growth are supported, and contributions to the success of the firm are rewarded.

As a Water Resources Engineer to support wastewater master planning and modeling efforts, you will be expected to be placed full-time in Houston Public Works' offices, working day to day with City staff while drawing on the Jacobs modeling team for technical support.

The role involves building, updating, and calibrating InfoWorks ICM collection system models, analyzing flow monitoring and rainfall data, and capacity assessments that inform the City's Capital Improvement Program. You will also help support consent decree reporting and prepare technical memoranda and presentations for City stakeholders.

We'll expect you to:

• Update and run InfoWorks ICM collection system models, and support calibration using flow monitoring and rainfall data.
• Process and QA/QC flow meter, rain gauge, radar rainfall, and GIS asset data.
• Perform RDII analysis, including dry/wet weather separation, and RTK parameter development.
• Assist with consent decree reporting and WWTP flow and capacity tracking under TCEQ requirements.
• Prepare technical memoranda, figures, and presentation materials for City staff.
• Other tasks as required by COH WWIP

Here's what you'll need

• BS in Civil or Environmental Engineering
• 2+ years of experience
• EIT certification, or eligibility to obtain it
• Working proficiency with GIS, Excel and PowerBI
• Able to work primarily from the client's Houston office
• Proficiency with collection system hydraulic modeling software - InfoWorks ICM, SWMM
• Data analytics and scripting experience (Python, Ruby)

Ideally, you'll also have:

• MS with a focus in water resources

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Posted Salary Range: Minimum

65,500.00

Posted Salary Range: Upper

114,600.00

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to invest in you, and in the things you care about. Your health. Your well-being. Your security. Your future. Employees have access to medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance, a 401(k) plan, and the ability to purchase company stock at a discount. Eligible employees may also enroll in a deferred compensation plan or the Executive Deferral Plan. Jacobs has an unlimited U.S. Personalized Paid Time Off (PPTO) policy for full-time salaried/exempt employees, seven paid holidays, and caregiver leave. And certain roles may be eligible for additional rewards, including merit increases, performance discretionary bonus, and stock.

The base salary range for this position is $65,500.00 to $114,600.00. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. Job posted on October 22, 2026. This position will be open for at least 3 days.

Onsite employees are expected to attend a Jacobs Workplace on a full-time basis, as required by the nature of their role.

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